Recipe

Caprese salad

The combination of ripe heirloom tomatoes, creamy bocconcini and fresh basil leaves has long been an Italian favourite in this simple Summery salad.

Aug 29, 2014 2:00pm
  • 10 mins preparation
  • Serves 6
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Ingredients

Caprese salad
  • 5 truss tomatoes, sliced
  • 5 orange tomatoes, sliced
  • 340 gram fresh bocconcini, sliced
  • 100 gram grape tomatoes, halved
  • 100 gram cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic dressing or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon small basil leaves

Method

Caprese salad
  • 1
    Arrange truss and orange tomato slices with bocconcini around edge of a serving plate. Arrange grape and cherry tomatoes in centre. Season to taste.
  • 2
    Drizzle with vinegar and oil and scatter with basil to serve.

Notes

For this simple salad, high quality ingredients are essential. You need ripe, tasty tomatoes and a good quality extra virgin olive oil. We chose a selection of different coloured and sized tomatoes, but you can vary this depending on what's available.

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